AHA News: Consumer Reports launched a Web site that lets consumers compare how intensely hospitals treat patients with certain serious chronic conditions. Data is derived from the Dartmouth Atlas Project.
The tool does not provide information on the quality of hospital care. They currently offer assessments on health insurance plans, drugs, and some medical treatments.
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Jaz-Michael King directs health care transparency at IPRO, a non-profit health care quality improvement organization. This blog is updated by Jaz and members of the transparency team. If you would like help with your transparency efforts, please visit IPRO eServices.
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